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1583652
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star this property date less than 2023-02-03more like thismore than 2023-02-03
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Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
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unstar this property answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Television Licences: Older People more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, how many over 75's have been subject to court action for the non-payment of TV Licence in each of the last three years for which data is available. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Ellesmere Port and Neston more like this
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Justin Madders more like this
star this property uin 139222 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2023-02-09more like thismore than 2023-02-09
star this property answer text <p>Collecting and enforcing the Licence Fee is the responsibility of the BBC. The BBC has recently confirmed that no enforcement action has been taken against over-75s for TV licence evasion at this stage.</p><p>The Government has been clear that the BBC must ensure that it supports those affected by its decision on the over-75s concession, and we expect them to do so with the utmost sensitivity.</p><p> </p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Hornchurch and Upminster more like this
star this property answering member printed Julia Lopez more like this
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less than 2023-02-09T13:35:53.953Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-09T13:35:53.953Z
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star this property label Biography information for Julia Lopez more like this
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4418
unstar this property label Biography information for Justin Madders more like this
1583744
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2023-02-03more like thismore than 2023-02-03
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Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
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unstar this property answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Cultural Heritage: Ethiopia more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what the Government's policy is on the (a) ownership and (b) home of the Maqdala Crown and treasures; and if she will make a statement. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Wigan more like this
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Lisa Nandy more like this
star this property uin 139184 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2023-02-08more like thismore than 2023-02-08
star this property answer text <p>Objects and manuscripts from Maqdala are in the collections of a number of cultural institutions in the UK. These institutions operate independently of the Government and the care of their collections is therefore a matter for the trustees of each institution. Some of the museums which hold material from Maqdala are prevented by legislation from deaccessioning items in their collections, except in some limited circumstances.<strong> </strong></p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Pudsey more like this
star this property answering member printed Stuart Andrew more like this
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less than 2023-02-08T15:53:12.287Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-08T15:53:12.287Z
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4032
star this property label Biography information for Stuart Andrew more like this
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4082
unstar this property label Biography information for Lisa Nandy more like this
1583382
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2023-02-02more like thismore than 2023-02-02
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Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
star this property answering dept id 10 remove filter
unstar this property answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Gambling: Internet more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to help protect people who exclude themselves from gambling platforms. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency South Staffordshire more like this
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Sir Gavin Williamson more like this
star this property uin 138360 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2023-02-21more like thismore than 2023-02-21
star this property answer text <p>As a condition of their Gambling Commission licences, all operators must offer self-exclusion procedures for customers, with multi-operator self-exclusion schemes in place for both online gambling (where all operators must be integrated with the GAMSTOP scheme) and land-based sectors.</p><p>As part of the self-exclusion process, licensees must take all reasonable steps to prevent marketing materials being sent to any self-excluded individual, including removing their details from any marketing database within two days of receiving notice of self-exclusion. If a customer has registered with GAMSTOP, all operators are expected to remove them from marketing lists. Operators who fail to comply with self-exclusion requirements are subject to enforcement action from the Gambling Commission.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Pudsey more like this
star this property answering member printed Stuart Andrew more like this
star this property grouped question UIN 138361 more like this
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less than 2023-02-21T14:16:46.407Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-21T14:16:46.407Z
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4032
star this property label Biography information for Stuart Andrew more like this
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4108
unstar this property label Biography information for Sir Gavin Williamson more like this
1583383
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2023-02-02more like thismore than 2023-02-02
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Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
star this property answering dept id 10 remove filter
unstar this property answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Gambling more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to prevent gambling companies contacting individuals who have excluded themselves from gambling platforms by (a) postal marketing and (b) other means. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency South Staffordshire more like this
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Sir Gavin Williamson more like this
star this property uin 138361 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2023-02-21more like thismore than 2023-02-21
star this property answer text <p>As a condition of their Gambling Commission licences, all operators must offer self-exclusion procedures for customers, with multi-operator self-exclusion schemes in place for both online gambling (where all operators must be integrated with the GAMSTOP scheme) and land-based sectors.</p><p>As part of the self-exclusion process, licensees must take all reasonable steps to prevent marketing materials being sent to any self-excluded individual, including removing their details from any marketing database within two days of receiving notice of self-exclusion. If a customer has registered with GAMSTOP, all operators are expected to remove them from marketing lists. Operators who fail to comply with self-exclusion requirements are subject to enforcement action from the Gambling Commission.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Pudsey more like this
star this property answering member printed Stuart Andrew more like this
star this property grouped question UIN 138360 more like this
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less than 2023-02-21T14:16:46.453Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-21T14:16:46.453Z
star this property answering member
4032
star this property label Biography information for Stuart Andrew more like this
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4108
unstar this property label Biography information for Sir Gavin Williamson more like this
1582765
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2023-02-01more like thismore than 2023-02-01
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Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
star this property answering dept id 10 remove filter
unstar this property answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport: Gender more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to ensure that data collected by her (a) Department and (b) Department’s associated arms-length bodies records biological sex as opposed to gender identity. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency East Worthing and Shoreham more like this
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Tim Loughton more like this
star this property uin 137710 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2023-02-13more like thismore than 2023-02-13
star this property answer text <p>In respect of employee data, DCMS collects both biological sex and gender identity data on our HR System. Our processing and handling of this data is set out in our HR privacy notice published on <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dcms-privacy-notice-for-employees-workers-and-contractors-uk/dcms-privacy-notice-for-employees-workers-and-contractors-uk" target="_blank">gov.uk</a>. The Department does not have oversight of staff data collected by its ALBs.</p><p>The Department also follows the Government Social Research and Government Statistical Service guidance and best practice on biological sex and gender identity as published on <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/a-guide-to-inclusive-social-research-practices/a-guide-to-inclusive-social-research-practices" target="_blank">gov.uk</a>.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Hornchurch and Upminster more like this
star this property answering member printed Julia Lopez more like this
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less than 2023-02-13T15:38:54.7Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-13T15:38:54.7Z
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4647
star this property label Biography information for Julia Lopez more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Tim Loughton more like this
1582872
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2023-02-01more like thismore than 2023-02-01
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Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
star this property answering dept id 10 remove filter
unstar this property answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Social Media: Disinformation more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what steps the Government is taking to support social media companies in tackling fake news on their platforms. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Solihull more like this
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Julian Knight more like this
star this property uin 137893 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2023-02-07more like thismore than 2023-02-07
star this property answer text <p>The DCMS Counter Disinformation Unit (CDU) works to understand the scope, scale and reach of disinformation in the UK and works with social media platforms to tackle it.</p><p>The Government regularly meets with a range of social media platforms to aid our understanding of the spread of misinformation and disinformation on their services, including new and emerging narratives, and the range of steps they are taking to address this. This work includes encouraging platforms to ensure that their Terms of Service (ToS), policies and enforcement are fit for purpose, whilst still respecting freedom of expression. The primary purpose of the team is not to spot every instance of disinformation across all social media platforms. However, when the team does identify particular pieces of harmful content which may violate platforms’ Terms of Service, these are referred to the relevant platform for consideration, who in turn decide what action to take.</p><p>Under the Online Safety Bill, all social media companies subject to the safety duties will be required to take measures to remove illegal misinformation and disinformation once they become aware of it. The Foreign Interference Offence, brought forward in the National Security Bill, will also be designated a priority offence requiring companies to take proactive action against state-sponsored disinformation that is of most concern.</p><p> </p>
star this property answering member constituency Sutton and Cheam more like this
star this property answering member printed Paul Scully more like this
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less than 2023-02-07T16:59:13.147Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-07T16:59:13.147Z
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star this property label Biography information for Paul Scully more like this
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4410
unstar this property label Biography information for Julian Knight more like this
1582883
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2023-02-01more like thismore than 2023-02-01
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Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
star this property answering dept id 10 remove filter
unstar this property answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Future of Women's Football Review more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what recent estimate she has made of when the Future of Women's Football review will publish its report; and whether players have had an opportunity to contribute to the work of the review. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Manchester, Withington more like this
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Jeff Smith more like this
star this property uin 137898 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2023-02-09more like thismore than 2023-02-09
star this property answer text <p>The Review is progressing well, with stakeholder evidence sessions taking place focused on the key themes of the Review. This has included evidence sessions with players from the Women’s Super League and Championship, as well as a session with retired players. These sessions focused on the key challenges and issues affecting a female professional footballer’s career, including wellbeing and safeguarding.</p><p>The Review’s report is expected by summer 2023, and the government will respond afterwards.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Pudsey more like this
star this property answering member printed Stuart Andrew more like this
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less than 2023-02-09T10:43:19.89Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-09T10:43:19.89Z
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4032
star this property label Biography information for Stuart Andrew more like this
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4456
unstar this property label Biography information for Jeff Smith more like this
1582884
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2023-02-01more like thismore than 2023-02-01
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Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
star this property answering dept id 10 remove filter
unstar this property answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Future of Women's Football Review more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, whether player (a) wellbeing and (b) safeguarding are being considered as part of the Future of Women's Football review. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Manchester, Withington more like this
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Jeff Smith more like this
star this property uin 137899 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2023-02-09more like thismore than 2023-02-09
star this property answer text <p>The Review is progressing well, with stakeholder evidence sessions taking place focused on the key themes of the Review. This has included evidence sessions with players from the Women’s Super League and Championship, as well as a session with retired players. These sessions focused on the key challenges and issues affecting a female professional footballer’s career, including wellbeing and safeguarding.</p><p>The Review’s report is expected by summer 2023, and the government will respond afterwards.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Pudsey more like this
star this property answering member printed Stuart Andrew more like this
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less than 2023-02-09T10:44:14.687Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-09T10:44:14.687Z
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4032
star this property label Biography information for Stuart Andrew more like this
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4456
unstar this property label Biography information for Jeff Smith more like this
1582885
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star this property date less than 2023-02-01more like thismore than 2023-02-01
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Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
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unstar this property answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Sportsgrounds: Safety more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, whether the Sports Ground Safety Authority has responsibility for (a) the safety of pitch-adjacent walls and barriers and (b) other aspects of player and athlete security within stadiums; and whether there are minimum and evidence-based standards in place to protect player safety. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Manchester, Withington more like this
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Jeff Smith more like this
star this property uin 137900 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2023-02-09more like thismore than 2023-02-09
star this property answer text <p>The safety, wellbeing and welfare of everyone taking part in sport is absolutely paramount.</p><p>Sports pitch perimeter safety is primarily the responsibility of the relevant national governing body of the sport, and the relevant competition/event organisers of the fixture.</p><p>It is for individual clubs to carry out risk assessments and put in place mitigations that will improve player safety.</p><p>The Sports Grounds Safety Authority has regulatory responsibility to issue licences which permit relevant football grounds to admit spectators, and to oversee local authorities in their duties around related safety certification.</p><p> </p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Pudsey more like this
star this property answering member printed Stuart Andrew more like this
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less than 2023-02-09T10:40:59.947Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-09T10:40:59.947Z
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4032
star this property label Biography information for Stuart Andrew more like this
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4456
unstar this property label Biography information for Jeff Smith more like this
1582886
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star this property date less than 2023-02-01more like thismore than 2023-02-01
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Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
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unstar this property answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Football: Sportsgrounds more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, whether her Department is taking steps with (a) football authorities and (b) the police to help (i) tackle large-scale pitch invasions in stadiums and (ii) protect the workplace safety of professional footballers. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Manchester, Withington more like this
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Jeff Smith more like this
star this property uin 137901 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2023-02-09more like thismore than 2023-02-09
star this property answer text <p>The safety of all players participating in football matches is a priority for the government.</p><p>Prior to the start of the 2022/23 football season, the Premier League and English Football League publicised that any fan entering the pitch would be banned by the club they support for a minimum period of one year. These bans could also be extended to accompanying parents or guardians of children who take part in these activities. These measures are in addition to the existing Football Banning Order regime which can be imposed by a court for a football-related offence, including entering the pitch.</p><p>The government will continue to work with the police and football authorities to review all forms of fan disorder at football matches.</p><p> </p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Pudsey more like this
star this property answering member printed Stuart Andrew more like this
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less than 2023-02-09T10:39:05.993Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-09T10:39:05.993Z
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4032
star this property label Biography information for Stuart Andrew more like this
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4456
unstar this property label Biography information for Jeff Smith more like this
1582919
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star this property date less than 2023-02-01more like thismore than 2023-02-01
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Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
star this property answering dept id 10 remove filter
unstar this property answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Public Sector: Publicity more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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25259
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, if she will take steps to make it easier for public notices to be published in non print publications; and if she will make a statement. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Lichfield more like this
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Michael Fabricant more like this
star this property uin 137732 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2023-02-09more like thismore than 2023-02-09
star this property answer text <p>Policy responsibility for each specific type of public notice lies with a range of different government departments. The Government is mindful of the potential effect that any changes to the existing publicity requirements for public notices might have on transparency and local democracy, as well as the potential effect on the sustainability of the local news sector as a whole. We recognise the continued importance of print local newspapers to the communities they serve and that there will continue to be a need to reach out to people who cannot digitally access information.</p><p>At the same time, to help address the desire for more digitalisation and greater audience reach in the publication of public notices, the local newspaper sector has been working with Google to develop an online Public Notice Portal. The Portal is intended to take advantage of print publishers’ growing digital audiences, providing a centralised resource for all types of public notice. The Government is monitoring the Portal’s development, and the effect that it has on the transparency of public notices.</p><p> </p>
star this property answering member constituency Hornchurch and Upminster more like this
star this property answering member printed Julia Lopez more like this
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less than 2023-02-09T13:36:41.27Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-09T13:36:41.27Z
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4647
star this property label Biography information for Julia Lopez more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Michael Fabricant more like this
1582977
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star this property date less than 2023-02-01more like thismore than 2023-02-01
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Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
star this property answering dept id 10 remove filter
unstar this property answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport: Recruitment more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, how much his Department spent on recruitment consultants in each of the last three years. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Edinburgh West more like this
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Christine Jardine more like this
star this property uin 137942 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2023-02-16more like thismore than 2023-02-16
star this property answer text <p>The Department publishes details of consultancy and professional services spending on an annual basis, in the Annual Report and Accounts. Due to the categorisation of spend within Department systems, it is not possible to extrapolate consultancy spend specifically in relation to recruitment activity. However, a total of £233,056.01 (excluding VAT) has been identified as spend on external recruitment consultants within the last three years, broken down as follows:</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Financial Year</p></td><td><p>Spend (Ex VAT)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2020/2021</p></td><td><p>£116,358.67</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2021/2022</p></td><td><p>£61,824.44</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2022/2023 (to 31 January 2023)</p></td><td><p>£54,872.90</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Total</p></td><td><p>£233,056.01</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>This spending relates to external consultancy support, engaged by the Department, for the recruitment of substantive Civil Servants at delegated grades, Senior Civil Servants and Board Members, and excludes the recruitment and delivery of Apprenticeship schemes, and contingent labour workers.</p><p> </p>
star this property answering member constituency Hornchurch and Upminster more like this
star this property answering member printed Julia Lopez more like this
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less than 2023-02-16T11:28:09.89Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-16T11:28:09.89Z
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4647
star this property label Biography information for Julia Lopez more like this
star this property tabling member
4634
unstar this property label Biography information for Christine Jardine more like this
1582254
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star this property date less than 2023-01-31more like thismore than 2023-01-31
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Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
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unstar this property answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Football Governance Fan-led Review more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of implementing the recommendation of the Fan-Led Review of Football Governance on a transfer levy on premiership football clubs; and whether she has had discussions with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the matter of that proposed levy. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Weaver Vale more like this
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Mike Amesbury more like this
star this property uin 136757 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2023-02-08more like thismore than 2023-02-08
star this property answer text <p>The Government published its response to the recommendations made by the Independent Fan-Led Review of Football Governance in April 2022. The Government recognises the need for the long-term financial sustainability of football clubs, throughout the football pyramid.</p><p>The Government will publish a White Paper on Football Governance reforms imminently, and it will set out our detailed plans to improve the financial stability and governance of football clubs across all leagues.</p><p> </p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Pudsey more like this
star this property answering member printed Stuart Andrew more like this
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less than 2023-02-08T17:01:39.92Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-08T17:01:39.92Z
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star this property label Biography information for Stuart Andrew more like this
star this property tabling member
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unstar this property label Biography information for Mike Amesbury more like this
1582264
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2023-01-31more like thismore than 2023-01-31
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Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
star this property answering dept id 10 remove filter
unstar this property answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Leisure and Swimming Pools more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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25259
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, pursuant to the Answer of 31 January 2022 to Question 132433 on Leisure and Swimming Pools, what steps the Government is taking as a result of the roundtable discussion on Tuesday 24 January to discuss the issues affecting the leisure and physical activity sector. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Hornsey and Wood Green more like this
star this property tabling member printed
Catherine West more like this
star this property uin 136644 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2023-02-08more like thismore than 2023-02-08
star this property answer text <p>We recognise the importance of ensuring public access to swimming pools, as swimming is a great way for people of all ages to stay fit and healthy. The responsibility of providing this access lies at Local Authority level, and the Government continues to encourage Local Authorities to support swimming facilities.</p><p>Last month I chaired a roundtable discussion with representatives from the public and private leisure sector including organisations such as Ukactive, Sport England, Swim England and the Local Government Association (LGA).</p><p>During this session, we discussed the current challenges facing the sector and how we could work together and across government in order to resolve them. Officials remain in contact with representatives from across the sector and are working collaboratively on potential avenues for further support.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Pudsey more like this
star this property answering member printed Stuart Andrew more like this
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less than 2023-02-08T16:59:31.103Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-08T16:59:31.103Z
star this property answering member
4032
star this property label Biography information for Stuart Andrew more like this
star this property tabling member
4523
unstar this property label Biography information for Catherine West more like this
1582275
star this property registered interest true more like this
star this property date less than 2023-01-31more like thismore than 2023-01-31
star this property answering body
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
star this property answering dept id 10 remove filter
unstar this property answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport: Conditions of Employment more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, if they will take steps to (a) publish an equality impact assessment and (b) consult with trade unions when proposing new HR policies for their Department; and if they will make a statement. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Glasgow South West more like this
star this property tabling member printed
Chris Stephens more like this
star this property uin 136651 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2023-02-07more like thismore than 2023-02-07
star this property answer text <p>Whilst there is no legal requirement to publish equality impact assessments, DCMS fulfils its duty as an employer to consider how our policies or decisions affect people who are protected under the Equality Act. The Department conducts equality impact assessments when introducing new HR policy or making significant changes to existing policy. As part of our policy development process, DCMS engages with its Trade Unions and other stakeholders (such as employee networks) when developing new HR policies or making significant changes to existing policies.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Hornchurch and Upminster more like this
star this property answering member printed Julia Lopez more like this
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less than 2023-02-07T11:16:35.683Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-07T11:16:35.683Z
star this property answering member
4647
star this property label Biography information for Julia Lopez more like this
star this property tabling member
4463
unstar this property label Biography information for Chris Stephens more like this
1582307
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2023-01-31more like thismore than 2023-01-31
star this property answering body
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
star this property answering dept id 10 remove filter
unstar this property answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Football: Reform more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, when she expects the White Paper on football reform to be published; and whether it is her policy to support the introduction of an independent regulator for English football. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle more like this
star this property tabling member printed
Emma Hardy more like this
star this property uin 136777 more like this
unstar this property answer
answer
star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2023-02-08more like thismore than 2023-02-08
star this property answer text <p>We will publish a White Paper that sets out a detailed plan on how football will be reformed through regulation in the coming weeks.</p><p> </p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Pudsey more like this
star this property answering member printed Stuart Andrew more like this
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less than 2023-02-08T17:00:19.393Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-08T17:00:19.393Z
star this property answering member
4032
star this property label Biography information for Stuart Andrew more like this
star this property tabling member
4645
unstar this property label Biography information for Emma Hardy more like this
1582314
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2023-01-31more like thismore than 2023-01-31
star this property answering body
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
star this property answering dept id 10 remove filter
unstar this property answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Cricket: Equality more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
star this property legislature
25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with the Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket on the publication date of its full report. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Stockport more like this
star this property tabling member printed
Navendu Mishra more like this
star this property uin 136779 more like this
unstar this property answer
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star this property date of answer less than 2023-02-08more like thismore than 2023-02-08
star this property answer text <p>I have met with the Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket to discuss the current status of its report. The timing of the report’s publication is a matter for the Commission. I look forward to the report and hope that the relevant cricket authorities will take close account of its findings to drive cultural change across the sport.</p><p> </p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Pudsey more like this
star this property answering member printed Stuart Andrew more like this
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less than 2023-02-08T16:58:41.403Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-08T16:58:41.403Z
star this property answering member
4032
star this property label Biography information for Stuart Andrew more like this
star this property tabling member
4811
unstar this property label Biography information for Navendu Mishra more like this
1582372
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2023-01-31more like thismore than 2023-01-31
star this property answering body
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
star this property answering dept id 10 remove filter
unstar this property answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Sportsgrounds: Advertising more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
star this property legislature
25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, whether (a) her Department and (b) bodies directed by her Department have responsibility for ensuring that (i) walls, (ii) advertising hoardings and (iii) other fixed objects around the perimeter of sports pitches are safe for professional sportspeople. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross more like this
star this property tabling member printed
Jamie Stone more like this
star this property uin 136689 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2023-02-06more like thismore than 2023-02-06
star this property answer text <p>The safety, wellbeing and welfare of everyone taking part in sport is absolutely paramount.</p><p>Sports pitch perimeter safety is primarily the responsibility of the relevant national governing body of the sport, and the relevant competition/event organisers of the fixture.</p><p>It is for individual clubs to carry out risk assessments and put in place mitigations that will improve player safety.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Pudsey more like this
star this property answering member printed Stuart Andrew more like this
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less than 2023-02-06T17:03:36.533Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-06T17:03:36.533Z
star this property answering member
4032
star this property label Biography information for Stuart Andrew more like this
star this property tabling member
4612
unstar this property label Biography information for Jamie Stone more like this
1582391
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2023-01-31more like thismore than 2023-01-31
star this property answering body
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
star this property answering dept id 10 remove filter
unstar this property answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Youth Centres: Closures more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
star this property legislature
25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, how many youth centres have closed in England since 2010 more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Enfield North more like this
star this property tabling member printed
Feryal Clark more like this
star this property uin 136802 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2023-02-08more like thismore than 2023-02-08
star this property answer text <p>Local Authorities have a statutory duty to allocate funding to youth services in line with local need. This is funded from the Local Government settlement, which is anticipated to be almost £60 billion next year (FY 23/24). DCMS is committed to working with Youth Sector organisations and Local Authorities to complete the review of the Local Authority Statutory Duty Guidance for Youth Services.</p><p>The Government recognises the vital role that youth services and activities play in improving the life chances and wellbeing of young people.The Government has committed to a National Youth Guarantee: that by 2025, every young person will have access to regular clubs and activities, adventures away from home and opportunities to volunteer. This is supported by a three-year investment of over £500 million in youth services, reflecting young people's priorities and addressing the inconsistencies in national youth spending with a firm focus on levelling up.</p><p>Over £300 million of this investment has been dedicated to Phase 2 of the Youth Investment Fund, which will enable up to 300 youth facilities to be built or refurbished over the next three years in some of the less advantaged areas of England. The fund is currently open for bids.</p><p>In addition, we are working with the National Youth Agency, who are conducting a National Youth Sector Census, a survey of all youth sector provision across England. It aims to capture an accurate picture of youth services and out of school activities.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Pudsey more like this
star this property answering member printed Stuart Andrew more like this
star this property grouped question UIN
136803 more like this
136804 more like this
star this property question first answered
less than 2023-02-08T17:02:22.407Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-08T17:02:22.407Z
star this property answering member
4032
star this property label Biography information for Stuart Andrew more like this
star this property tabling member
4822
unstar this property label Biography information for Feryal Clark more like this
1582392
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2023-01-31more like thismore than 2023-01-31
star this property answering body
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
star this property answering dept id 10 remove filter
unstar this property answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Youth Centres more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
star this property legislature
25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, how many youth centres have opened in England since 2010. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Enfield North more like this
star this property tabling member printed
Feryal Clark more like this
star this property uin 136803 more like this
unstar this property answer
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2023-02-08more like thismore than 2023-02-08
star this property answer text <p>Local Authorities have a statutory duty to allocate funding to youth services in line with local need. This is funded from the Local Government settlement, which is anticipated to be almost £60 billion next year (FY 23/24). DCMS is committed to working with Youth Sector organisations and Local Authorities to complete the review of the Local Authority Statutory Duty Guidance for Youth Services.</p><p>The Government recognises the vital role that youth services and activities play in improving the life chances and wellbeing of young people.The Government has committed to a National Youth Guarantee: that by 2025, every young person will have access to regular clubs and activities, adventures away from home and opportunities to volunteer. This is supported by a three-year investment of over £500 million in youth services, reflecting young people's priorities and addressing the inconsistencies in national youth spending with a firm focus on levelling up.</p><p>Over £300 million of this investment has been dedicated to Phase 2 of the Youth Investment Fund, which will enable up to 300 youth facilities to be built or refurbished over the next three years in some of the less advantaged areas of England. The fund is currently open for bids.</p><p>In addition, we are working with the National Youth Agency, who are conducting a National Youth Sector Census, a survey of all youth sector provision across England. It aims to capture an accurate picture of youth services and out of school activities.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Pudsey more like this
star this property answering member printed Stuart Andrew more like this
star this property grouped question UIN
136802 more like this
136804 more like this
star this property question first answered
less than 2023-02-08T17:02:22.453Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-08T17:02:22.453Z
star this property answering member
4032
star this property label Biography information for Stuart Andrew more like this
star this property tabling member
4822
unstar this property label Biography information for Feryal Clark more like this
1582393
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2023-01-31more like thismore than 2023-01-31
star this property answering body
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
star this property answering dept id 10 remove filter
unstar this property answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Youth Centres: Finance more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
star this property legislature
25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, how many youth centres have been funded by her Department since 2010. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Enfield North more like this
star this property tabling member printed
Feryal Clark more like this
star this property uin 136804 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2023-02-08more like thismore than 2023-02-08
star this property answer text <p>Local Authorities have a statutory duty to allocate funding to youth services in line with local need. This is funded from the Local Government settlement, which is anticipated to be almost £60 billion next year (FY 23/24). DCMS is committed to working with Youth Sector organisations and Local Authorities to complete the review of the Local Authority Statutory Duty Guidance for Youth Services.</p><p>The Government recognises the vital role that youth services and activities play in improving the life chances and wellbeing of young people.The Government has committed to a National Youth Guarantee: that by 2025, every young person will have access to regular clubs and activities, adventures away from home and opportunities to volunteer. This is supported by a three-year investment of over £500 million in youth services, reflecting young people's priorities and addressing the inconsistencies in national youth spending with a firm focus on levelling up.</p><p>Over £300 million of this investment has been dedicated to Phase 2 of the Youth Investment Fund, which will enable up to 300 youth facilities to be built or refurbished over the next three years in some of the less advantaged areas of England. The fund is currently open for bids.</p><p>In addition, we are working with the National Youth Agency, who are conducting a National Youth Sector Census, a survey of all youth sector provision across England. It aims to capture an accurate picture of youth services and out of school activities.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Pudsey more like this
star this property answering member printed Stuart Andrew more like this
star this property grouped question UIN
136802 more like this
136803 more like this
star this property question first answered
less than 2023-02-08T17:02:22.5Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-08T17:02:22.5Z
star this property answering member
4032
star this property label Biography information for Stuart Andrew more like this
star this property tabling member
4822
unstar this property label Biography information for Feryal Clark more like this
1582443
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2023-01-31more like thismore than 2023-01-31
star this property answering body
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
star this property answering dept id 10 remove filter
unstar this property answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Vacancies more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
star this property legislature
25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, if she will make an estimate of the (a) number of vacancies and (b) level of skill shortages in (i) broadcast and print media, (ii) theatres, (iii) graphic design, (iv) tourism and (v) sport and leisure. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Chesterfield more like this
star this property tabling member printed
Mr Toby Perkins more like this
star this property uin 136592 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2023-02-07more like thismore than 2023-02-07
star this property answer text <p>While DCMS does not have any estimates on the number of vacancies, the Department has published Experimental Official Statistics for skills shortages (%) in DCMS sectors and sub-sectors. These are for the year 2019, using data from the Employer Skills Survey, carried out by the Department for Education that covers England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The ESS is a biennial survey, which was delayed by a further year during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, with 2022-23 data expected to be published later this year (also currently scheduled to include Scotland).</p><p>Skills shortage vacancies are defined as vacancies unfilled because applicants did not have the necessary skills. Two measures for skills shortages are published:</p><ul><li><p>Percentage of vacancies that are unfilled due to skills shortages</p></li><li><p>Percentage of businesses with at least one skills shortage vacancy</p></li></ul><p>The “Percentage of businesses with at least one skills shortage vacancy” estimates are impacted by the fact that some businesses will not have had a vacancy. Therefore the “% of businesses with at least one vacancy” figure was also published to help provide context.</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Sector/subsector</p></td><td><p>% of vacancies unfilled due to skills shortages</p></td><td><p>% of businesses with at least one skills shortage vacancy</p></td><td><p>% of businesses with at least one vacancy</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Audio Visual (i - Broadcast Media)</p></td><td><p>19.2</p></td><td><p>2.1</p></td><td><p>12.0</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Publishing (excluding translation &amp; interpretation activities) (i - Print Media)</p></td><td><p>10.9</p></td><td><p>3.2</p></td><td><p>11.4</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Arts (ii)</p></td><td><p>10.1</p></td><td><p>2.3</p></td><td><p>12.7</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Design and designer fashion (iii)</p></td><td><p>36.8</p></td><td><p>2.9</p></td><td><p>11.4</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Tourism Industries (iv)</p></td><td><p>21.2</p></td><td><p>6.0</p></td><td><p>21.9</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Sport (v)</p></td><td><p>30.1</p></td><td><p>4.4</p></td><td><p>17.2</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Table 1 - Skills shortages in selected sectors. Estimates are not available directly measuring the areas requested. The sectors presented here have been provided as the closest to the requested sectors, for which DCMS have skills shortages data.</p><p>Source: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/dcms-sectors-skills-shortages-and-skills-gaps-2019" target="_blank">DCMS Sectors Skills Shortages and Skills Gaps: 2019</a></p>
star this property answering member constituency Hornchurch and Upminster more like this
star this property answering member printed Julia Lopez more like this
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less than 2023-02-07T11:19:26.183Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-07T11:19:26.183Z
star this property answering member
4647
star this property label Biography information for Julia Lopez more like this
star this property tabling member
3952
unstar this property label Biography information for Mr Toby Perkins more like this
1582567
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2023-01-31more like thismore than 2023-01-31
star this property answering body
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
star this property answering dept id 10 remove filter
unstar this property answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Broadcasting: Disability Aids more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, (a) whether she is taking steps to make (i) scheduled and (ii) on-demand broadcast content more accessible via high quality and reliable subtitling; (b) if she will take steps to increase the number of broadcast services which are required to provide subtitling; (c) what progress she has made in working to encourage broadcasters voluntarily to improve subtitling; and (d) what plans she has to bring forward relevant regulations under the Digital Economy Act 2017 following Ofsted's Further Statement: Making on-demand services accessible published in July 2021. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Norwich North more like this
star this property tabling member printed
Chloe Smith more like this
star this property uin 136542 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2023-02-07more like thismore than 2023-02-07
star this property answer text <p>The Government recognises the importance of subtitling and supports television being accessible to all. Under the Communications Act 2003 and Broadcasting Acts of 1990 and 1996, broadcasters are already required to meet targets for access services - including subtitling. Statutory targets are set by Ofcom which include five and ten year targets for licensed television services. Ofcom’s<a href="https://www.ofcom.org.uk/tv-radio-and-on-demand/broadcast-codes/tv-access-services" target="_blank"> Code on Television Access Services</a> sets out these obligations and provides guidance and best practice on subtitling for broadcasters.</p><p>The regulator Ofcom assesses which broadcasters - including new channels - have a requirement to provide access services and publishes a list on their website annually, according to principles set out in their Code. Some broadcasters already provide television access services such as subtitling on a voluntary basis, and we would encourage broadcasters to continue to do so where possible.</p><p>The Government is committed to legislate to bring in minimum levels of subtitling, audio description, and signing on video-on-demand services and is currently working with Ofcom to develop a legislative framework for these requirements that is clear and fit for purpose. We intend to legislate when time allows and will set out a timetable for this in due course.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Hornchurch and Upminster more like this
star this property answering member printed Julia Lopez more like this
star this property question first answered
less than 2023-02-07T11:17:37.097Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-07T11:17:37.097Z
star this property answering member
4647
star this property label Biography information for Julia Lopez more like this
star this property tabling member
1609
unstar this property label Biography information for Chloe Smith more like this
1581724
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2023-01-30more like thismore than 2023-01-30
star this property answering body
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
star this property answering dept id 10 remove filter
unstar this property answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Public Libraries more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
star this property legislature
25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of the closing of the Libraries Taskforce in March 2020 on strategic planning for libraries. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Worsley and Eccles South more like this
star this property tabling member printed
Barbara Keeley more like this
star this property uin 135181 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2023-02-03more like thismore than 2023-02-03
star this property answer text <p>While the taskforce formally ended on 31 March 2020, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport provided a further year of funding for the team based at Arts Council England to manage the ongoing work funded through it, to convene a core group of library stakeholders, and to assist in the delivery of in upcoming strategic development opportunities. (Arts Council England is the national development agency for public libraries in England.)</p><p>Local authorities have a statutory duty to provide a comprehensive and efficient library service and to think long-term and strategically as they plan and transform their library services. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/libraries-deliver-ambition-for-public-libraries-in-england-2016-to-2021/libraries-deliver-ambition-for-public-libraries-in-england-2016-to-2021" target="_blank">Libraries Deliver: Ambition for Public Libraries in England 2016 to 2021</a>, together with other <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/longer-term-evidence-based-sustainable-planning-toolkit/longer-term-evidence-based-sustainable-planning-toolkit" target="_blank">strategic planning toolkits</a> previously published by the taskforce, remain relevant guidance documents to assist local authorities in delivering this duty.</p><p>In September 2022, the Government appointed Baroness Sanderson of Welton as chairman of a new advisory panel to help develop a new strategy to make sure that public libraries are providing the best possible service for their communities. More detail can be found <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/baroness-sanderson-to-help-develop-new-public-libraries-strategy" target="_blank">here</a>. To date she has had numerous meetings with organisations with an interest in public libraries work, and has led two roundtable sessions. The first, on 13 January in Nottinghamshire, focused on the contribution public libraries make to cultural and creative enrichment and the second, on 27 January in Suffolk, discussed their contribution to health and wellbeing. A further seven roundtables will be held between February and May, in libraries across England, each focusing on a specific theme, based on the seven Strategic Outcomes in Libraries Deliver: Ambition for Public Libraries in England 2016 to 2021, plus sessions on governance and innovation.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Pudsey more like this
star this property answering member printed Stuart Andrew more like this
star this property question first answered
less than 2023-02-03T14:00:24.083Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-03T14:00:24.083Z
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4032
star this property label Biography information for Stuart Andrew more like this
star this property tabling member
1588
unstar this property label Biography information for Barbara Keeley more like this
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star this property date less than 2023-01-30more like thismore than 2023-01-30
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Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
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unstar this property answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
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unstar this property hansard heading Public Libraries more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, how many public libraries there were in England in each year since 2010. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Worsley and Eccles South more like this
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Barbara Keeley more like this
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star this property answer text <p>This information is not collected by the Department. Arts Council England collects data from local authorities and publishes a basic dataset of information on public libraries in England. The libraries basic dataset 2021 shows the number of static libraries in England (statutory and non-statutory) as at 1 April 2010, 1 July 2016, 31 December 2019 and 31 December 2021. It can be found at: <a href="https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/search?query=basic+dataset&amp;sort_by=titles" target="_blank">https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/search?query=basic+dataset&amp;sort_by=titles</a></p><p>The libraries basic dataset 2022 will be published by Arts Council England later this year.</p><p>Annual library data are also collected by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) from local authorities across Great Britain and include the number of libraries (statutory and non-statutory). Access to these annual library data is available through subscription to CIPFA. The House of Commons Library subscribes to the CIPFA ‘stats+ public libraries statistics dashboard’ which includes figures for library service points.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Pudsey more like this
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